I love making these Turkey and Cheese Sliders for parties, holidays, or as an easy weeknight dinner. They are kid-approved, easy to make, and use common, easy-to-find ingredients, so I can make them whenever I’m in the mood for these tasty mini sandwiches. Check out my other slider recipes too! French dip sliders made with roast beef, ham and cheese sliders, pizza sliders, and cheeseburger sliders are all made using a similar method. I have recipes for BBQ chicken sliders and Buffalo chicken sliders too!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients for Turkey Sliders
Here’s what you need to make these tasty little turkey sandwiches: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Hawaiian Rolls: I like the classic sweet Hawaiian rolls in this recipe, but you can try the other varieties of slider-sized rolls too. Turkey: Deli sliced turkey meat is piled high on these sandwiches. Choose your favorite. Sliced Cheese: Havarti is delicious and melts wonderfully in these baked sandwiches, but you can also use mozzarella or any type of cheese you like. Mayonnaise: This adds moisture to the sandwich filling. A Buttery, Flavorful Sauce: Brush this all over the top of the rolls before baking! It’s a tasty mix of melted butter, Dijon mustard, brown sugar (or honey), dried minced onion, garlic granules, Worchestershire sauce, and poppyseeds, for crunch.
How To Make The Best Turkey and Cheese Sliders
Recipe Tips
Not into turkey? These sandwiches can be made with thinly sliced ham or deli-style chicken instead. A 7×11-inch baking pan is the perfect size for a package of King’s Hawaiian rolls. If you have a standard Pyrex baking dish, it’s probably the right size. You can also bake sliders in a 9×9 pan, you just need to arrange them differently. As a last resort, use a 9×13-inch pan. There will be more room around the edges, but they’ll still bake up beautifully. Switch up the cheese. Havarti goes really well with turkey, but you can use any type of cheese you like. Try Swiss, mozzarella, American, or cheddar cheese instead. Unsalted butter is best, as salted butter can throw off the flavor balance of the sauce. Use a serrated knife. Hawaiian rolls are very soft, so a regular straight knife will crush them. A serrated knife does the best job of slicing through them easily. To make the rolls super simple to slice, place the whole package in the freezer for about 15 minutes before you cut them
Storing Tips
These sliders are best when you eat them shortly after removing them from the oven. If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer, just until they’re warm again.
What To Serve With Turkey Sliders
Make a Meal with Them: Add a side dish or two and turkey sliders are perfect for dinner! I like to use the air fryer to make tater tots or french fries, and then make a simple tossed salad.
As an Appetizer: Tiny sandwiches work well as party food and are particularly fun for football parties or holiday get-togethers. Try serving them along with my tasty Ham and Cheese Roll Ups and easy Stromboli.
Kids love these Turkey Sliders, so serve this recipe at a birthday party or make up a pan of sliders for the kids’ table. Kids also love treats, so don’t forget to include some Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies or Rainbow Cupcakes for dessert!
Turkey and Cheese Sliders are so good, and I know your family is going to love this recipe as much as mine does! Be sure to save this recipe for the next time you need an easy meal or appetizer.
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